Gem Yoga & Life Enrichment, LLC

01/17/2026

THANK YOU to all of the amazing people who joined me for the first class at SOUL Boutique today! 🧘🏼‍♀️🧘🏻‍♂️🧘🏽
We packed that space and I am so grateful for each and every one of you.
You are the reason I do what I do.
Amanda, I am so proud of you and what you have created. Love you, my friend.🫂

01/12/2026

01/09/2026

I'm thrilled to announce another amazing collaboration with SOUL Boutique!

Join me for Hatha Yoga in the peaceful downstairs space of Soul Boutique.
These 60 minute classes are appropriate for beginners and experienced yoga practitioners alike. 🧘🏼‍♀️
Bring your own mat or use one of ours.
A freewill donation (pay what you can) is all we ask.

Dates and times are listed on the graphic. Please feel free to reach out with any questions.


SOUL Boutique
Downtown Tiffin

01/07/2026

Happy New Year to every beautiful soul reading this!

Two years have passed since making the decision to close the downtown studio. Part of me cannot believe that it's only been two years. In many ways it feels like a lifetime ago.

But that's what living in the present moment does. It allows us to dwell less on the past, appreciate the moment we're in and look forward to what's yet to come. It fosters growth on so many levels.

Gem Yoga's social media presence has been sparse this past year. This has been intentional. Since closing the studio, my primary focus has been on returning to my roots and growing as a yoga practitioner, therapist, business partner, daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and reconnecting to my personal spiritual path.

For those of you who care to follow and read, it is my intention to chronicle this journey with the hope of touching the lives of those who need a little inspiration, a sense of purpose or simply a feeling of not being alone.

I'll share my stories and thoughts on a (hopefully) monthly basis with a little random inspiration in between.

In the meantime,
~Be true to yourself~
~You are worthy~
~You are not alone~

Namaste,
Gemma

12/28/2025

Beliefs are meant to soften us, not separate us.
If a belief makes you less compassionate, it deserves examination.

Any path that hardens the heart,
justifies harm,
or creates a sense of superiority
has drifted away from its true purpose.

Humanity is not optional — it is foundational.
Before labels, doctrines, or ideologies,
there are human beings deserving of dignity.

Compassion is the highest form of wisdom.
Empathy is the truest measure of growth.

A belief that costs you kindness
is not strengthening you — it is diminishing what makes you human.

11/08/2025

The soul that created this radiant example of love past, present and future is herself a shining light in this world.
I am beyond blessed to be able to call her my friend. A soul sister.

11/08/2025

Chakras refer to seven points along your spine that some people believe are associated with specific physical, emotional and spiritual functions. They’re a part of South Asian traditional systems of medicine and healing. And though chakras aren’t recognized by Western science, they may be a useful metaphor for helping find balance and greater levels of health and wellness.

Many people find value in practices like relaxation, mindfulness and personal development that are said to “balance” the chakras. In that way, you can think about chakras sort of like prayer: Though there’s no scientific evidence that they “work,” they may help you feel centered and bring you peace of mind.

The word “chakra” itself is based on the Sanskrit word for “wheel” or “circle,” and the concept has origins in both the Hindu and Buddhist faiths. The seven chakras are said to represent energy sources throughout your body. Each chakra corresponds to:

A different section of your body
A color
An element
Specific emotions

If you’ve ever taken a yoga class, you might have heard chakras mentioned in relation to certain poses or practices. In yoga terminology, prana (energy) travels through your body between chakras in the nadi (energy channels). Each chakra aligns with several yoga poses, or asanas, as well as affirmations or statements of reflection that are thought to help bring balance to that area of the body.

Balancing your chakras means figuring out how to foster the positive emotions associated with each one. To figure out what that might look like for you, pay attention to the parts of your life or personality that feel like they’re out of whack.

10/31/2025

Once you recognize that someone has been gaslighting you, something changes inside. A hidden strength begins to surface and the ability to move forward speaking your Truth evolves.

People who are guilty of mistreating you are offended by everything you say.
That’s because your words hit a nerve that exposes what they’ve worked so hard to hide — their guilt, their manipulation, and their lack of accountability. When you start speaking your truth, it disrupts the version of the story they’ve built to make themselves look innocent. So instead of reflecting on their actions, they turn it back on you. They accuse you of overreacting, being dramatic, or holding grudges — anything to avoid taking responsibility.

But don’t let that fool you. The ones who get defensive at your honesty are often the same ones who benefited from your silence. They were comfortable when you kept the peace, when you brushed things off, and when you blamed yourself for what they did. The moment you stop tolerating their behavior, they panic — not because you’ve changed, but because they can no longer control the narrative.

Keep standing in your truth. Let them be offended. Their reaction doesn’t mean you’re wrong — it means you finally stopped letting them mistreat you in peace.